Hail history for Clayton, New Mexico
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clayton since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Clayton
- Last hail
- Sep 17, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 13 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Aug 23, 1972
57 reports on 42 days since 1956 · #8 of 70 New Mexico places
Hail map · Clayton
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Clayton
The latest hail report in and around Clayton is from September 17, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Clayton logged 37 reports on 24 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 3.1 times the median New Mexico town on this site (0.6 a year) and ranks #8 of 70 New Mexico cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Clayton accounts for 14% of the 420 reports filed in Union County.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median New Mexico town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.25 in (hen egg) on August 23, 1972.
Reports were up 18% in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2023, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Clayton 1.9
- Union County 13.4
- Median New Mexico town on this site 0.6
Hail days 2006–2025
- Clayton 24
- Union County 123
- Median New Mexico town on this site 9
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Clayton 5%
- Union County 7%
- Median New Mexico town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 15, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 3, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 23, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 1972 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Union | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1971 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Union | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 1956 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Union | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.8 WNW Clayton | Union | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Clayton | Union | 14:05 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 30%
- 1–2 in 37 65%
- 2 in + 3 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.56 E Clayton | Union | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.8 WNW Clayton | Union | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Clayton | Union | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.49 SSE Clayton | Union | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 NW Clayton | Union | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Clayton | Union | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Clayton | Union | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.56 W Clayton | Union | 01:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.89 NW Clayton | Union | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Clayton | Union | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.93 ESE (Cao)clayton Arpt | Union | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 SE (Cao)clayton Arpt | Union | 15:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Clayton
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Questions about hail in Clayton
How often does it hail in Clayton, New Mexico?
57 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Clayton since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 70 New Mexico places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Clayton?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Clayton?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on August 23, 1972. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Clayton?
The most recent report in this data is from September 17, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Clayton had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 13 reports. The most recent was September 17, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.